Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Accessory use and motorcycle loading

Carrying a passenger

Before you invite someone to be a passenger on your motorcycle, you need to be thoroughly familiar with motorcycle operation. Adjust tire pressures and suspension according to the tire pressure ...

Accessory use

The addition of unsuitable accessories can lead to unsafe operating conditions. It is not possible for suzuki to test each accessory on the market or combinations of all the available accessories ...

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Drive chain related parts inspection
Refer to “rear sprocket / rear sprocket mounting drum removal and installation” . Dust seal Inspect the dust seal for wear or damage. If any damage is found, replace the dust seal with a new one. Bearing Inspect the play of the sprocket mounting drum bearing by hand while it is in the dr ...

Wheel / tire / air valve inspection and cleaning
Refer to “tire removal and installation” . Wheel Wipe the wheel clean and check for the following points:  distortion and crack  any flaws and scratches at the bead seating area.  Wheel rim runout. Refer to “front wheel related parts inspection”  and “rear wheel rela ...

Break-in procedures
During manufacture only the best possible materials are used and all machined parts are finished to a very high standard but it is still necessary to allow the moving parts to “break-in” before subjecting the engine to maximum stresses. The future performance and reliability of the engine depen ...